West Ham Womne's squad is packed full of young English talent & many of them will be hoping to catch Sarina Wiegman's eye ahead of next summer's World Cup.
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West Ham have lost their last three matches in a row, their most recent being a 4-1 defeat to Manchester City in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Lauren Hemp personified the difference between the two teams in this match. She was decisive and emphatic where West Ham were tentative and hesitant.
West Ham are looking to reach a second FA Cup final in four years, as they take on Manchester City in the semi-final on Saturday.
Man City could be considered as the best side in the country right now, and in the end West Ham will be pleased that the score line finished as it did.
What started as an afternoon of celebration turned into an evening of soul-searching and frustration as West Ham lost 0-2 to Brighton.
Despite their disappointing season, Brighton are just two points behind West Ham in the table and would go above the Hammers if they win on Sunday.
Lisa Evans was the match winner as she ran on to a Melisa Filis through ball and finished to send West Ham Women through to the last four.
West Ham have already seen off the challenges of Sheffield United and Reading in the FA Cup this season and will be hoping to add Ipswich Town to that list.
The point earned by Grace Fisk’s 93rd minute goal takes West Ham's total this season to 24, a record for the club since they joined the WSL.
West Ham Women host Manchester United on Wednesday evening at the Chigwell Construction Stadium in what is the Hammers' third game in six days.